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Water inundates Boudain, a community on La Gonâve island, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew on the island nation. Ivonne and her daughter Cindia, 8, walk toward their collapsed home. “I really do not know what I will do,” she says. World Vision supports 100 children in Boudain through sponsorship and is bringing relief supplies. (©2016 Claudia Martinez/World Vision)

2016 humanitarian world news headlines

Humanitarian world news brings you a regularly updated selection of events and trends impacting people and the humanitarian community worldwide in 2016.

Disaster Relief

Andrew and Callixte grasp hands as they talk about their past hatred for each other, and their reconciliation and deep friendship now.

From the Field

Forgive, don’t forget: Reconciliation overcomes crises

Memories are impossible to erase, but healing can happen. Restored relationships are possible even in the worst of situations. Here are some inspiring stories of reconciliation to give you hope.

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Standing near his home in the Philippines that was destroyed by Typhoon Haima in October 2016, Santiago holds his 4-year-old sister Princess. (©2016 World Vision, photo by Joy Malujo)

From the Field

3 survival stories from the worst disaster you never heard about

A World Vision communicator from the Philippines shares stories that run the gamut of human emotions from fear, grief, and worry to resolve and resilience.

Disaster Relief
Philippines

In hard-hit Portsmouth, Va., Hope Charitable Services, a World Vision partner, is delivering hurricane relief supplies from a World Vision warehouse. (©2016 Frank Allen)

From the Field

World Vision responds to Hurricane Matthew’s U.S. East Coast destruction

Hurricane Matthew blasted the U.S. East Coast, leaving more than 40 people dead and thousands of homes flooded and without power. World Vision is responding to the aftermath.

Disaster Relief

Get the latest humanitarian news on the Mosul offensive. Up to 1 million civilians could flee Iraq’s second largest city as the siege to overthrow extremists escalates, creating urgent humanitarian needs.

Prayers

Iraq prayer points: Mosul offensive

Fighting is increasing around Mosul, Iraq, endangering more civilians. Pray with us for children, families, humanitarians, and leaders.

Disaster Relief
Iraq

Mobile banking and apps, computers, and solar energy are commonplace in the U.S. But World Vision is using this same technology to transform remote communities around the world.

From the Field

World Vision uses innovative technology to help bring hope to families

Mobile apps, computers, and solar energy are commonplace, but World Vision is using this same technology to transform remote communities around the world.

Education

Little girl from Georgia who had to evacuate because of Hurricane Matthew. She sits on the floor with her older sister.

From the Field

Stories from Hurricane Matthew: ‘I miss my bed’

Hear from 4-year-old Sophie and her family who had to evacuate their Valdosta, Georgia, home because of Hurricane Matthew.

Disaster Relief

World Vision’s Antonio Evans, right, and volunteers help distribute relief supplies to local families impacted by flooding Sept. 2 at the Greater Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, La. (©2016 Kathy Anderson/Genesis Photos)

From the Field

As Baton Rouge cleans up from flood, relief supplies help fill the gap

As Baton Rouge families continue cleaning up their homes and assessing losses after August’s massive flood, local churches and aid groups are filling the gap for many with relief supplies.

Disaster Relief

As we mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, survivors and responders remember stories from the aftermath — and the hope that ensued.

From the Field

Hurricane Katrina stories: Survivors, responders remember

As we mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, survivors and responders remember stories from the aftermath — and the hope that ensued.